Upcoming movies in 2012

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PrometheusMichael Fassbender as android is enough reason to watch this. Noomi Rapace and Charlize Theron are icing on the ET cake.

Release date: June 8, 2012

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Rowdy RathoreRowdy is a small-time thief and crook who is crazy about acts of daredevilry. One day, he gets the shock of his life when a young girl turns up and claims him to be her father. He then notices that her father is his lookalike, IPS Officer Rathore who has recently been murdered. Rowdy Rathore focuses on how the main lead gets revenge on the killers of his lookalike. The film stars Akshay Kumar opposite Sonakshi Sinha.

Release date: June 15, 2012

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BarfiiRockstar Ranbir Kapoor's next big release Barfii, directed by Anurag Basu, will see him playing a deaf individual, while Priyanka Chopra will essay a mentally challenged girl. It is a murder mystery.

Release date: July 2012

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Ek Tha TigerAfter three back-to-back hits with Wanted, Dabangg and Bodyguard, Salman Khan will once again attempt to strike gold with Kabir Khan's romantic thriller Ek Tha Tiger. Together, ISI agent Katrina Kaif and RAW spy Salman Khan save the world from nuclear disaster. We hope it's less ludicrous than it sounds. But can't wait to see them duel and dance around each other in exotic destinations.

Release date: August 2012

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Get ready for a dose of Bollywood comedy and thrillers with an interesting mix of movies.

PlayersThe first big release of year 2012 is Abbas-Mustan's multi-starrer action-thriller Players, starring Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Bobby Deol and Sikander Kher. The actors are extensively promoting the film. The film has already created a lot of buzz for its action sequences and ultra-glam avatar of the leading ladies Bipasha and Sonam. The film boasts of action and thrills galore.

Release date: January 6, 2012

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JokerJoker is an adventure film and the first 3D film directed by Shirish Kunder. The film will star Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead. It will be the fourth Hindi film to be released in both 2D and 3D formats after Haunted3D, Ra.One and Don 2.

Release date: August 30, 2012

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GhostThis will be followed by horror film Ghost, which marks the comeback of actor Shiney Ahuja. Shiney's movie career hit a rough patch when he was convicted by a Mumbai fast track court of raping his domestic help two years ago. The actor has challenged the sentence in the Bombay High Court and is currently out on bail.

Release date: January 13, 2012

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HeroineAfter his incredible run of women-centric films like Chandni Bar, Page 3, Satta, Corporate and Fashion, Madhur Bhandarkar now presents his most ambitious project-Heroine. The film is based on the life and times of a superstar heroine from the dream factory we call Bollywood. The film revolves around the life of a once successful film actress Mahi Khanna, whose career is on the decline. Though speculated to be based on the lives of yesteryear divas like Madhubala and Marilyn Monroe, Bhandarkar has denied the reports saying that the movie is a contemporary film which reveals the underbelly of the movie industry and its well-kept secrets.

Release date: September 2012

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AgneepathThis year will see two Karan Johar flicks-Agneepath and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu-hitting theatres. A remake of the 1990 film, Agneepath sees Hrithik Roshan stepping into the shoes of Amitabh Bachchan as Vijay Dinanath Chauhan alongside Sanjay Dutt who plays baddie Kancha Cheena. Set for Republic Day release, it also features Priyanka Chopra.

Release date: January 26, 2012

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English VinglishSridevi is making a come back after 15 years with Gauri Shindes English Vinglish. Much talked about film is produced by Balki of Chenni Kam and Paa fame. Slated to release someone time in summer 2012, music has been given by Amit Trivedi.

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Ek Main Aur Ekk TuKaran Johars Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is a valentine release. This movie is eagerly awaited and has the young Khan, Imran Khan with Kareena Kapoor in the lead. Directed by debutant film maker Shakun Batra, the film is set to release on February 10. Dharma Productions and Amit Trivedi team up for the first time.

Release date: February 10, 2012

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LooteraBalaji and Phantoms Lootera is a much stylized film set in 50s. Directed by the acclaim director of Udaan, Vikramaditya Motwane, it is almost homecoming for him, as he works once again with Anurag Kashyap and Vikas Behl. Pairing for the first time is Sonakshi Sinha and Ranvir Singh. This is Ranvir Singhs first film outside Yashraj films.

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Ekk Deewana ThaGautham Menons Ekk Deewana Tha is a remake of his cult hit. Everyone in Bollywood is gunning to make remakes; here Gautham Menon is essentially remaking his own love story. Prateiks first solo romantic film opposite Amy Jackson is releasing on Feb 17. AR Rahman is back with a romantic musical after a very long time.

Release date: February 17, 2012

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Son Of SardarDirected by Ashwani Dhir and produced by Akshay Kumar under Hari Om Entertainment Co, Son Of Sardar is a drama film starring Ajay Devgn, Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjay Dutt and Juhi Chawla in lead roles. The storyline of the film resembles the Telugu film Maryada Ramanna which itself is inspired from Hollywood film Our Hospitality.

Release date: November 2012

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Jodi BreakersJodi Breakers is an up-beat modern age urban humor. The basic idea around which the story revolves is Dysfunctional relationships which eventually lead to break ups. The film stars R Madhavan and Bipasha Basu in the lead.

Release date: February 24, 2012

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Khiladi 786Khiladi 786 is an action comedy film directed by Ashish R Mohan and starring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Himesh Reshammiya. The film marks the return of Akshay Kumar to his famous Khiladi film series after 12 years since he acted in Khiladi 420. Himesh Reshammiya will be playing a role of a Gujrati Guy Mansukh in this movie and Paresh Rawal is playing the role of Mansukh's father Champaklal. lleana D'Cruz has been chosen to play the female lead.

Release date: November 2012

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Agent VinodAgent Vinod is an upcoming Hindi action thriller written and directed by Sriram Raghavan. The film, produced by Saif Ali Khan under his banner of Illuminati Films and stars B-town's hottest couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor. Originally set to release in December 2011, Agent Vinod was postponed following a delay in its shooting schedule.

Release date: March 23, 2012

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Housefull 2Directed by Sajid Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Housefull 2 is the Sequel to the hit flick Housefull. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh, Randhir Kapoor, Boman Irani and Chunkey Pandey from the original and new additions are Asin Thottumkal, Mithun Chakraborty, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, Rishi Kapoor, Zarine Khan, Shazahn Padamsee, Amitabh Bachchan and Shreyas Talpade who replaced Rahul Khanna at the last minute.

Release date: April 5, 2012

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MaatranSuriya plays conjoined twins. We can see Bollywood heroes queuing up for remake rights.

Release date: April 13, 2012

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Bittoo BossPulkit played Lakshya Virani in Ekta Kapoor's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. He is making his Bollywood debut with Bittoo Boss with the makers of hilarious flick Pyaar Ka Punchnama. The film also stars Kumar Mangat's daughter, Amita Pathak in the lead.

Release date: April 20, 2012

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Ferrari Ki SawaariTwo years after the biggest hit 3 Idiots released, Vinod Chopra Films is back with Ferrari ki Sawaari. Directed by Raj Kumar Hiranis protege Rajesh Mapuskar, its a joy ride full on with promises starring Sharman Joshi.

Release date: April 27, 2012

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TalaashAamir Khan's next most awaited release after 3 Idiots is Talaash. Talaash also marks the coming together of Dil Chahata team after 10 years Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani and Aamir Khan. Directed by Reema Katgi, its the first film to release after IPL. Aamir Khan will be seen with his two of his favorite heroines, Rani Mukherjee and Kareena Kapoor.